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Method For Machining Main Bearings And Pin Bearings Of Crankshafts

Patent No. EP2338625 (titled "Method For Machining Main Bearings And Pin Bearings Of Crankshafts") was filed by Niles Simmons Industrieanlagen on Dec 23, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 21, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FFG WERKE	Jul 20, 2016	WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Apr 23, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 18, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 8, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 4, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 29, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 24, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 3, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 3, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 26, 2015
Examination started
Dec 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 1, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 20, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 26, 2013
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 4, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 15, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 14, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 29, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 29, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 29, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 29, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 28, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 28, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 28, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 8, 2011
Priority document
Jul 4, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 8, 2011
Invitation to file priority document
Jun 1, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 27, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 27, 2011
European search opinion
Apr 27, 2011
European search report
Jan 26, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 24, 2010
Abstract
Dec 24, 2010
Claims
Dec 24, 2010
Description
Dec 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 24, 2010
Drawings
Dec 24, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 23, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 23, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 23, 2010
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2338625

NILES SIMMONS INDUSTRIEANLAGEN

Application Number: EP10015998A
Filing Date: Dec 23, 2010
Status: Revoked; Apr 20, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2015
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